Denarius - Hadrian HISPANIA; Hispania
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-133 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hispania reclining left on rocks, holding branch; to left or right, rabbit.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (HISPANIA; Hispania) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the emperor on one side and a depiction of the goddess Hispania on the other. Hispania was a personification of the Iberian Peninsula, which included modern-day Spain and Portugal. The coin was minted in Rome but was intended for circulation in the provinces of Hispania, which is why it features the image of Hispania on the reverse side. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted specifically for a particular province, making it a unique piece of history.
